Top Shelf Dance Studio

Top Shelf Dance Studio
1560 Indian Trail Lilburn Road
Suites 109
Norcross, GA 30093

ph: 678-577-2823
alt: 404-664-5552

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

  • Salsa/ Merengue/ Bachata Group Series

    Wednesday, March 10th

    7 pm - 8 pm

    $148 | Individual (8 classes)

    Salsa originated in Cuba.  Today's salsa dancing is a rich blend of Latin-American and Western influences; including Western and Ballroom dancing.  There are three major salsa styles, namely Cuban Salsa ("Casino"), New York Style ("Mambo on 2"), and Los Angeles Style ("On 1").

    Bachata originated in the Dominican Republic and has a four-step beat achieved with a walking Cuban hip motion, and a unique “hip lift".

    Merengue also originated in the Dominican Republic.  Partners may circle each other, in small steps, or switch to an open position and do a variety of turns and patterns.

  • Class & Dance Social

    Friday, March 25th

    Waltz & Bolero @ 8 pm

    Dance Social 9-11 pm!

    (@ Art Is Motion Dance Studio)

    $10 - either group class OR  party

    $15 - BOTH  group class AND party

  • Class & Dance Social

    Friday, April 8th

    Cha Cha & Quickstep @ 8 pm

    Dance Social 9-11 pm!

    (@ Art Is Motion Dance Studio)

    $10 - either group class OR  party

    $15 - BOTH  group class AND party

  • W C Swing Workshop @ Art Is Motion

    Sunday, April 10th

    2-4 pm

    $38 | individual 

    (@ Art Is Motion Dance Studio)

    West Coast Swing was designed to accomodate music with slower tempos and can be a more sultry that East Coast Swing.  It has a distinctive elastic look that results from its basic extension-compression technique of partner connection, and is danced primarily in a slotted area on the dance floor.

  • The Gift of Dancing

    Dance for the Memory

    Wednesday, December 30, 2015

    5:30 pm

    Be a part of something memorable, join Team Tanya and Dance for the Residents of Peregrine's Landing - A Memory Care Facility in Norcross.

     

    Dance for the Children

    Saturday, January 16, 2016

    4:30 pm

    Be a part of something special, join Team Tanya and Dance for the Children of Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta (Egleston's). 


    If you are interested in participating, please contact Tanya at

    404-964-1066.

  • Quickstep & Viennese Waltz Workshop
    @ Art Is Motion

    Sunday, January 3rd

    2 - 4 pm

    $38 | individual

    Quickstep is a dynamic dance with a lot of movement around the dance floor, with many advanced patterns including hops, runs, quick steps with a lot of momentum, syncopated steps, and rotation. The tempo of Quickstep dance is rather brisk as it was developed to ragtime era jazz music which was fast-paced.  It developed in the 1920s from a combination of Foxtrot, Charleston, and other dances.  The Viennese Waltz is a rotary dance where the dancers are constantly turning either in a clockwise (natural) or anti-clockwise (reverse) direction interspersed with non-rotating change steps to switch between the direction of rotation.

  • Dinner, Dance & Show - November 7th, 2015

    Spectator Tickets $20

    Saturday, November 7th

    6-10 pm (doors open at 6pm)


    Art Is Motion Dance Studio

    4470 Satellite Boulevard, Suite 201-202

    Duluth, GA 30096


    Support your friends and Team Tanya.  Enjoy dinner, dancing and a fabulous show! Click Here to buy tickets.

  • Waltz & Tango Workshop
    Classic & Elegant

    Sunday, October 4th
    2 - 4 pm

    $38 | individual

    (@ Art Is Motion Dance Studio)

    Waltz is also considered the forerunner of today’s popular dances. Beginning in 17th century Germany, it grew and was popularized all over the world with the music of Johann Strauss in the 20th century. It is a much disciplined dance, and is not easy to master quickly. Waltz comes from the German word "waltzen," which means "to turn." The turn is the essence of the waltz step. The waltz is done in 3/4 time with an accent on the first beat of every measure. It is comprised of walking steps and side steps with the added characteristics of rise and fall, sway, rotation, and pendulum action. This styling makes the Waltz beautiful and elegant.

    Rudolph Valentino forever immortalized the passionate Tango on film in Hollywood. Years later Al Pacino and then Arnold Schwarzenegger would continue the legacy. This fun two hour Tango intensive for beginners and intermediate dancers will teach you the necessary skills to navigate any dance floor and impress!

    

  • Rosendo Fumero - Coaching & Choreography

    Sunday, September 20th

    2-3 pm

    (@ Art Is Motion Dance Studio)

    Please call Tanya 404-664-5552 to schedule a coaching.

    Rosendo Fumero is a former Undefeated United States Champion from 1988 - 1990 in the American Style Open Division. He is also Undefeated Ohio Star Ball Champion, Triple Crown Champion, Nine-Dance American Style Champion as well as many other titles.

    Mr. Fumero also holds his fellowship in American Smooth, Rhythm, International Standard and Latin as well as Theatre Arts. He travels extensively throughout the United States Lecturing, Coaching and Adjudicating. 

  • Techniques For Good Dancing Workshop

    TBD

    4 - 6 pm

    $30 | Individual

    Designed to introduce and reinforce the unique characteristics of each dance, footwork, poise and posture, as well as focus on connection and lead/follow. Additional focus on musicality, timing/rhythm, interpretation and expression.

  • Cha Cha - Rumba - Swing Workshop

    Friday, October 3rd

    7:30 - 9:30 pm

    $30 Individual

    Cha-Cha, originally from Cuba, is a sensual and energetic dance with a syncopation of the 4th beat. It is danced to authentic Latin music, Pop or Rock.  
    Rumba derives its movements and music from the Cuban Bolero-son. It involves a hip-sway over the standing leg, steps are kept compact and the dance is danced with the use of free arms in various figures.  
    East Coast Swing, developed for instructional purposes in dance studios, is a standardized form of dance based in six-count patterns that are simplified forms of Lindy Hop. East Coast Swing has alternatively been called Jitterbug, American Swing, Lindy and Triple Swing.

  • Tango Workshop    Dramatic & Timeless

    Sunday, ?

    4 - 6 pm

    $30 | individual 

    Rudolph Valentino forever immortalized the passionate Tango on film in Hollywood.  Years later Al Pacino and then Arnold Schwarzenegger would continue the legacy. This fun two hour Tango intensive for beginners and intermediate dancers will teach you the necessary skills to navigate any dance floor and impress!

  • Coolanta DanceSport

    Saturday, September 20th, 2014

    Atlanta Ballroom Dance Centre
    6125 Roswell Road
    Sandy Springs, GA 30328
     

     

    10 am - 1 pm Standard & Smooth
    1 pm - 4 pm Latin & Rhythm
    $5 Spectator Admission  

     

    Join us for an intimate and fun competition! Enjoy fabulous amateur and pro/am dancing and cheer for your friends and classmates during the day.
  • Greenville Dance Challenge

    August 8-10, 2014

    Embassy Suites Golf Resort & Convention Center
    670 Verdae Blvd.
    Greenville, SC 29607

    864-676-9090

  • Virginia State DanceSport Championships

    July 16-20, 2014

    Hyatt Regency Reston
    1800 Presidents Street
    Reston, VA 20190

  • Atlanta Dance Classic

    October 4-6, 2013

    The Westin Peachtree Plaza
    210 Peachtree St
    Atlanta, GA 30303

    $35 Evening Admission

    Join us for one of Atlanta's best competitions. Enjoy fabulous amateur dancing and cheer for your friends and classmates during the day. In the evening, be inspired by some of the top amateur and professional dancers.

  • Savannah Dance Festival

    Saturday, January 26th

    Savannah Riverfront Marriott
    100 General McIntosh Blvd
    Savannah, Georgia 31401 
      
    9 am - 10 pm 
    Join us for a fun and friendly RSF competition! Enjoy fabulous amateur and pro/am dancing and cheer for your friends and classmates during the day.
    http://www.savannahdancefestival.com/index.html

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Dancing is Healthy!

Did you know partnership dancing:

  • Helps prevent Alzheimer's
  • Lowers blood pressure
  • Raises endorphine levels 
  • Increases metabolism
  • Lowers cholesterol
  • And brings people closer together 

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Top Shelf Dance Studio
1560 Indian Trail Lilburn Road
Suites 109
Norcross, GA 30093

ph: 678-577-2823
alt: 404-664-5552

TopShelfDance@Yahoo.com